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Passport/Visa

 Passport Required?Visa Required?Return Ticket Required?
BritishYesNoYes
AustralianYesNoYes
CanadianYesNoYes
USAYesNoYes
OtherEUYesNoYes
JapaneseYesNoYes


Passports
Passport valid for a minimum of three months beyond departure required by all.

Visas
Required by all except the following for stays of up to four months:
(a) nationals of countries mentioned in the chart above;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, San Marino, South Africa, Switzerland, Uruguay and Vatican City.


Note
All nationals (including non-visa nationals) must obtain a visitors permit, normally valid for four weeks. An extension may be granted by applying to the Immigration Office on arrival and providing proof of sufficient funds and accommodation during stay. A visitors permit is issued after completing a visitors form and requires proof of return tickets, sufficient funds and accommodation. Visitors permits can be obtained from the Falkland Islands Government Office in London (see Contact Addresses section), the nearest British Consulate (or Consular section at the Embassy) or, on arrival, at the Falkland Islands Immigration Office, 3 H. Jones Road, Stanley, Falkland Islands (tel: 27340; fax: 27342; e-mail: gov.house@horizon.co.fk; website: www.falklands.gov.fk).

Types of visa and cost
One type of visa is issued for all types of travel. The cost is £20.
Note: All persons leaving the Falkland Islands by air are charged an Embarkation Tax of £20.


Cost of Visa Conversion Table
£10US$18
£20US$36
£30US$55
£40US$73
£50US$91
£60US$109
£70US$127
£80US$146
£90US$164
£100US$182
£110US$200
£120US$218
£130US$236
£140US$255
£150US$273


Validity
Usually six months from the date of issue for stays of up to four months.

Application to
Falkland Islands Government Office (see Contact Addresses section), the nearest British Consulate (or Consular section at the Embassy) or the Falkland Islands Immigration Office.

Application requirements
(a) Application form. (b) Passport valid for a minimum of six months. (c) Two passport-size photographs. (d) Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay, accommodation booking and onward/return tickets. (e) Fee.

Working days required
Within 24 hours if applying in person. Two to four weeks for applicants applying by post. It is advisable, however, to apply in plenty of time.


   
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